Are you passionate about driving impactful collaborations and creating strategic partnerships? Join us as a Partnerships Manager, at M-KOPA, where we blend innovation with purpose, using cutting-edge technology to enhance customer experiences while making a positive social and environmental impact.

As the Partnerships Manager at M-KOPA, you will be at the helm of our most crucial collaborations, shaping the trajectory of our strategic alliances. This role is more than just managing partnerships; it’s about leading transformative projects and driving impactful outcomes with our key partners, including Turaco, Safaricom, and Airtel.

Your mission goes beyond project management. With your expertise, you'll be the architect of our partnership strategy, designing and executing high-impact initiatives that align with M-KOPA’s vision. From orchestrating complex projects to ensuring seamless collaboration and mutual growth, your role will be pivotal in advancing our goals.

But that’s just the beginning. Your leadership will unlock new dimensions of success, as you implement robust processes, safeguard our agreements, and continuously enhance our operations. Your focus on effective communication and strategic problem-solving will drive innovation and ensure that every partnership not only meets but exceeds expectations.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and implement our partnership strategy, ensuring every collaboration is strategically aligned and impactful. As you lead and oversee these pivotal projects, you'll also identify potential risks and challenges, crafting proactive mitigation strategies to keep everything on track. Your ability to prepare insightful reports on project progress, key performance indicators, and milestones will be crucial. You’ll conduct thorough post-project evaluations to drive ongoing improvement and ensure our projects not only meet but exceed expectations. Your contributions will directly influence our ability to forge successful alliances and advance our mission.

We seek a leader who embodies our core values of progress, innovation, and collaboration, someone who can inspire and drive change while excelling in a dynamic environment.

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a PMP Certification is a plus.

• At least five years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating your strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate seamlessly with diverse teams and partners.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in project management tools and familiarity with the PAYGO industry will be advantageous.

Your Cv should showcase:

• Project Leadership: Evidence of managing complex projects successfully.

• Strategic Partnerships: Examples of high -profiles collaborations.

• Risk Management: Demonstrated ability to identify and address risks.

• Analytical Skills: Examples of producing insightful reports and analyzing performance.

Our hiring process is as much about us selling to you as the other way round. Our hiring process is a series of meetings as follows:

• Recruiter call 30 mins - an introduction to the process and M-KOPA

• Presentation/Task done at home 2/3 hrs prep

• Hiring Team call 45 mins - High level introductions with our senior stakeholders

• Task Deep Dive/Final interview 60 mins - This is where most of the magic happens.

If you’re ready to embrace a role where your expertise will drive meaningful change, then come join us on this exciting journey at M-KOPA.

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